[VIC] 50% off RACV Bike Assist - $23.50 for 12 Months @ RACV

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[VIC] 50% off RACV Bike Assist - $23.50 for 12 Months @ RACV
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Llogwet on 12/04/2024 - 22:32 racv.com.au (393 clicks)
Last edited 18/04/2024 - 23:14 by 1 other user
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Edit: @peter05 posted a similar code in the comments that gets you a year for $10 BA10_GO valid until 21/05

Roadside assistance for cyclists. Deal was advertised to me via FB Ad. They run a promo like this a couple times a year.

Inclusions:

  • RACV Member Benefits
  • 24/7 Assistance
  • 8 call-outs a year, Victoria wide
  • Explicitly approved reasons for call-outs include: Flats, Bad Weather and Rider Fatigue. Presumably also includes non tyre related mechanical failures, don’t quote me on that.
  • Taxi for both you and bike up to $50 value per callout

I wouldn’t buy this for $47 but for half price I think it’s pretty good value. Can probably make your money back with 2 call-outs.

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Comments

  • cook99 on 12/04/2024 - 22:38
    +6

    You saying I can wear some Lycra to the pub, call up and say I'm tired and get 8 free taxis home for $23.50?
    Sign me up!

    • meong on 12/04/2024 - 23:47
      +1

      You dont have to wear lycra… Just bring a bike…

      • linkindan on 14/04/2024 - 14:11

        No one would believe that, Lycra is a necessity

        • meong on 14/04/2024 - 16:41

          Ha! But you still need to bring your bike to use the bike assist, thats non-negotiable…

          Wearing Lycra or not, without your bike, you can use this

          • peter05 on 15/04/2024 - 11:54

            @meong: honestly the taxi drivers I don't think actually even check…..they barely even read the notes

            • meong on 15/04/2024 - 18:10

              @peter05: Based on my experience, i think you may be right…

  • Mokej on 12/04/2024 - 22:58
    +4

    Can I carry a clown cycle around with me at all times just in case?

    • meong on 12/04/2024 - 23:48
      +1

      If you try to ride that clown cycle the muscle cramps would put you in the definition of "rider's fatigue".

  • meong on 12/04/2024 - 23:53
    +2

    I have commented yearly on these deals:

    Don't call to get a mechanic to come and fix your flats! Just get a taxi either to home or at least to the nearest train station or back to your car.

    I once tried to get a mechanic to fix my flats they only had a hand pump and didn't even have the tubes.

  • 2ndeffort on 13/04/2024 - 00:18
    +1

    Ive been buying these on special for a few years, let them expire at the end then sign up again on the 50% off deals. I've never used it but I figure its worth $25 a year as a backup. I ride on carbon fibre wheels running tubeless so I wouldn't let an anonymous mechanic that's not used to working on carbon wheels anywhere near my bike but as an emergency lift home its worth it.

    • meong on 13/04/2024 - 07:35

      Maybe one day try calling them while you're riding tubular wheels and see them scratching their heads 😂

  • Enterz on 13/04/2024 - 07:36
    +1

    Spend $10 on a tube, bring a small pump, fix your own flat. If you ride a bike, learning to fix a flat is essential and really easy even for non mechanically minded types.

    • Enterz on 13/04/2024 - 08:18

      My advice is literally the cheapest option, Oz bargainers

    • meong on 13/04/2024 - 10:00
      +1

      Don't forget the other scenarios such as fatigue, broken chain, snapped derailleurs.

      I've used this during an outer suburb gravel ride in which was too hot, i had muscle cramps (lack of preparation, dehydration, etc). I pushed the bike all the way from the gravel tracks to the roadside and called for a taxi back to my car.

      • Enterz on 13/04/2024 - 15:58

        Fair point

  • Daniel Harris on 13/04/2024 - 12:58

    Years ago I used this option in Tasmania, was a part of the ultimate road side assist.

    And for all the comments about just fix it yourself, I used two spare tubes and tried a patch before making for help!

  • carpecrash on 13/04/2024 - 13:11

    Has anyone ever used this for a flat? Any idea what average call-out time might be for metro Melbourne? Just makes me wonder if I wouldnt be better off walking to a bike repair shop. Probably better for more serious bike riders than just commuters to work?

    • meong on 13/04/2024 - 15:27
      +1

      read my comment above: https://www.ozbargain.com.au/comment/15162269/redir

      dont use the mechanic call out, use the taxi callout

      if you can just get a lift with your bike all the way home then you can repair most of it yourself…

      flats - $20 at bike shop, $10 tubes yourself
      derailleur alignment - $40 at bike shop, $0 yourself (i once had to get my derailleur adjusted cause i didnt bring my tool with me)
      tired - $5-$20 drinking and/or eating at the nearest coffee shop, $0 at home

      • peter05 on 13/04/2024 - 15:37

        And when you use the taxi call out, determine if you need the full cab as the booking fees for the larger taxis or disability taxis is $25+, eats massively into your $50 allowance.

        Getting a smaller/standard taxi means you have to take wheels off or put seats down but you’ll get further for the call-out

        • meong on 13/04/2024 - 21:04

          Actually, no difference.

          They are meant to get you a maxi taxi by default.

          One time i was riding with my wife and we were able to fit both bikes (by taking front wheels off)

          "Yes, we’ll arrange an appropriately sized vehicle that will fit your bike. Most of the time this will be a maxi taxi.

          We’ll send a taxi to anywhere you’ve stopped riding in Victoria, and bring you and your bike to your chosen destination"

  • peter05 on 13/04/2024 - 15:34
    +4

    Use BA10_GO for $10 for the year

    • carpecrash on 13/04/2024 - 17:47

      I just used this and every step of the way it said it was $10 a year including on the confirmation page, but I was charged $47….WTF

    • edBARGAIN on 14/04/2024 - 02:28

      Thanks for this

    • ComradeSpear on 14/04/2024 - 07:02

      Nice one, that worked.

  • Ivan Krazy on 13/04/2024 - 18:15
    +1

    Hey OP, I hope you enjoyed the Essendon vs Bulldogs game. Your fellow ozbargainer was behind you :)

    • logwet on 18/04/2024 - 23:09

      Haha small world mate! Tbh I have zero interest in the footy and I was bored out of my mind, hence why I was on OZbargain for half of the game. I was only there cos my mate was selected to go down to the field quarter time to kick those goals to win crypto

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